I think Mule is the biggest question mark going ahead (besides Babs). The Wings have no idea what his status is at this point so even though his salary doesn't count against the cap they lost a valuable player that they can't go out and replace.
I think Zidlicky and Cole are done with the Wings.
I can see Weiss and Smith for Phaneaf happening.
Goose has a lot to prove at the NHL level still IMO. I hope Kenny goes short term with him.
I think the Wings need to address a need for more scoring. Z isn't getting it done anymore, Tatar and Goose run hot and cold, and Pav can't shoulder all the weight.
Id like to see a lot less money in the press box next year.

Howard is not helping lately IMO but this defense is awful. Kronwall screening the goalie for a goal every game, Smith is well...Smith, Ericsson shouldn`t get out of the press box. Time is running out to get healthy and start playing much better before playoffs. First round exit at this rate and might be in 4

This team has played like crap since the trades. But what really scares me is how bad our top 2 D have been. Kronwall and Ericsson have been brutal lately. Ericsson turned the wrong way on that last goal! thats 11 year old stuff

If he can't get his team to play better then this maybe its time he moved on. Ericsson is awful and he still gets top minutes. Glendening is on the top line! I think Babcock is one of the best in the league but all good things must end.

Do we need to add grit? Absolutely. But the guys on our team now have to start taking the body a lot more as well. Abby turned away from a ton of checks last night and I don't mean running around like an idiot Im taking about just finishing his checks!
When was the last time one of our D laid anyone out?
Way too easy to play against.

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